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30 de abr. de 2019 · 1931 HITS ARCHIVE: Kickin’ The Gong Around - Cab Calloway. Lyrical sequel to Cab’s famous “Minnie The Moocher” CD audio, originally issued on 78rpm: Brunswick 6209 - Kickin’ The Gong Ar...
25 de oct. de 2008 · Great song from the Big Broadcast (1932)
Kickin’ the Gong Around Lyrics: It was down in Chinatown / All the cokies laid around / Some were high and some were mighty low; / There were millions on the floor / When a knock came on...
1 de feb. de 2020 · From "Hi-De-Hi-De-Ho" released in 1960 on RCA Victor
The character "Smokey" is described as "cokey", meaning a user of cocaine; the phrase "kick the gong around" was a slang reference to smoking opium. The song ends with Calloway wailing "Poor Min!" insinuating an untimely end for the protagonist.
13 de sept. de 2023 · In the realm of jazz music, few songs are as unique and captivating as “Kickin’ the Gong Around” by Cab Calloway. With its lively melodies and clever lyrics, this song continues to be celebrated as a timeless classic.
Released in 1943, “Kickin’ The Gong Around” is a jazz and swing song performed by Cab Calloway and his Orchestra. Written by Cab Calloway, Dorothy Fields, and Jimmy McHugh, this song stands as an intriguing piece of music from a bygone era.
